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How do you say "badminton" in Japanese?
バドミントン
badominton
In Japanese, "badminton" is バドミントン (badominton).
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Pronunciation
バドミントン is written using katakana. Romanised as badominton, it sounds roughly like "bah-doh-mee-n-toh-n" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Badominton is katakana from English badminton. Racquet sports use their English names in Japanese.
Example sentence
バドミントンを使います。
Badominton wo tsukaimasu.
I use the badminton.
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How to remember バドミントン
Badminton in katakana. A net sport with light racquets.
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Questions about バドミントン
How do you pronounce バドミントン?
バドミントン is romanised as badominton. Say it roughly like "bah-doh-mee-n-toh-n" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is バドミントン formal or casual?
バドミントン is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is バドミントン written in Japanese?
バドミントン is written using katakana. Badominton is katakana from English badminton.
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